Business Development Officer

Job Location(s)
US-IL-Oak Brook

Posted Date
7 months ago(5/4/2018 10:10 AM)

Entity

MWAHC - Mariner Wealth Advisors Holding Company

# of Openings

1

Category

Wealth Management

Job Closing Date

8/20/2018

Overview

Mariner Wealth Advisors is a national wealth advisory firm. Our mission is to help clients and their families navigate their financial future, charting the course to achieve their financial goals today, tomorrow and for years to come. Simply put, we exist to be advocates. We believe everyone can benefit from professional advice and, as our clients’ advocate, we help them make informed financial decisions so they can live a fulfilling life.

We are seeking high functioning and energetic candidates for a full-time Business Development position in the Chicago, IL area. The Business Developer is responsible for generating new business opportunities to support revenue and profitable growth. The candidate we seek will meet the following requirements:

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of solutions, products and services

Participate at a leadership level with key community organizations and seek opportunities to generate positive public awareness

Leverage community relations and development centers of influence to generate leads and facilitate introductions

Keep abreast of current trends and new business development opportunities

Support market growth and achievement of revenue and profitability goals

Profile and understand prospective client needs and match those requirements to Mariner’s offerings

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field from an accredited college or university

5+ years’ experience in the financial services industry

Proven success selling to new and existing clients

Experience working with individuals at all levels of an organization, specifically with executive-level decision-makers

Series 65 license preferred or ability to obtain

Demonstrated knowledge and facilitation of sales cycle / process

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Problem solving, negotiation and persuasive communication skills

Effective written communication skills with ability to adapt to different audiences

Effective oral communication skills with ability to address individuals and groups in formal and informal settings

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, prospective clients, internal and community contacts

We welcome your interest in being a part of the Mariner Wealth Advisors team. We offer our associates an innovative and challenging place to work with camaraderie and teamwork. We are a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial culture that respects people and values talent, experience and ambition.